Semi-automatic tray sealing for ready meals

Achieve versatile packaging with a semi-automatic tray sealing solution designed to handle diverse sealing needs, from vacuum sealing to modified atmosphere packaging, perfect for high-demand food and pharmaceutical production lines.

Seals and Preserves Products with Vacuum and Gas Flushing

The GTRe Tray Sealing Machine from Proseal offers a cutting-edge solution for versatile and efficient packaging needs across various industries, including food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. This semi-automatic, two-station rotary-table machine excels in sealing applications by utilizing advanced vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technologies. Capable of sealing up to 20 packs per minute with a two-impression tool, it accommodates a wide range of sealing styles, such as Atmospheric, MAP, Vacuum Gas, Skin, and Skin Plus, ensuring adaptability to current and future packaging trends.

Designed with user-friendly operation and rapid five-minute tool changeovers, the GTRe integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, thanks to its compact, portable design and robust hygienic construction suitable for wash-down environments. The ESeal® electric sealing system significantly reduces energy consumption by up to 92%, contributing to cost-effective operation without compromising on performance.

Ideal for applications such as sealing pureed baby food, bakery items, dairy alternatives, and ready meals, this machine meets diverse packaging requirements. Offering options like gas flushing, foil crimping, and film coding, it can be accessorized with peripheral equipment such as de-nesters and labelers for enhanced automation. Proseal’s commitment to quality is reflected in its compliance with industry standards, ensuring reliable operation in stringent environments while supporting sustainable practices.

Benefits

  • Increases flexibility by supporting various sealing styles for different packaging needs.
  • Minimizes energy costs with a 92% reduction in power consumption through the ESeal® system.
  • Enhances productivity with fast tool changeover, reducing downtime to five minutes.
  • Supports future-proof operations by integrating optional peripherals and advanced sealing options.
  • Maintains high hygiene standards with construction optimized for wash-down environments.

General


Applications
Sauces,Sandwiches,Bakery,Oils,Dairy,Seafood,Soups,Dairy alternatives,Seasonings,Personal care,Ready meals,Pet food,Fruits,Nuts,Baby food,Confectionery,Meat,Plant-based protein,Dressings,Poultry,Pharmaceutical
End products
Packaged beef cuts,Packaged chicken breasts,Olive oil bottles,Vitamin tablets,Fresh cut fruit salad,Salmon fillets,Dry dog food,Almond milk,Croissants,Packaged mixed nuts,Tomato soup,Yogurt cups,Vinaigrette dressing,Shampoo bottles,Tofu cubes,Ketchup,Pre-packaged ham sandwich,Salted spice mix,Lasagna trays,Chocolate bars,Pureed baby food
Steps before
Portioning,Preparation,Poultry Processing,Fresh Produce Processing
Steps after
Labeling,Packaging,Weighing
Input ingredients
pre-formed trays,food items,fish and seafood,pork,red meat,poultry,soft fruit,fresh produce,ready meals,desserts
Output ingredients
sealed trays,vacuum gas packs,atmospheric sealed packs,MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) packs,skin packs,skin plus packs,skin deep packs,pharmaceutical blister packaging
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Sealing speed
Up to 20 Vacuum Gas packs per minute
Tool changeover time
5 minutes
Tray sealing capability
Atmospheric,MAP,Vacuum Gas,Skin,Skin Plus,Skin Deep
Automation
Semi-automatic
Portability
Fully portable and castor mounted
Energy efficiency
Eseal® energy efficient electric seal system
Compatibility
Suited to Fish and Seafood,Pork,Red Meat,Poultry,Soft Fruit,Fresh Produce,Ready Meals,Desserts
Film waste reduction
Close Cut method
Tooling upgrade options
Upgradable to Proseal GT0e in-line machine
Seal force
Massive increase due to electrical system
Vacuum facility
Full vacuum facility
Inboard Cut option
Form,fill and seal tray presentation
Film coding and printing
Available
Optional integration
Peripheral equipment such as de-nesters,fillers,multi-head weighers,laser coders,labelers
Built-in options
All around seal,free flow gas flush MAP,high O2 gas flush
Seal energy consumption
92% reduction compared to conventional systems

Operating Characteristics


Tray sealing mechanism
Semi-automatic,rotary-table
Vacuum facility
Full vacuum capability
Heat seal options
Atmospheric,MAP,Vacuum Gas,Skin,Skin Plus,Skin Deep
Changeover time
Five-minute tool changeover
Energy efficiency
Eseal® electric seal system,92% energy reduction
Portability
Fully portable and castor mounted
Hygienic standards
Food industry approved,wash-down protection
Integration capability
Peripheral equipment integration
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Semi-automatic

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Food industry approved hygienic construction

Product type Characteristics


Tray Sealable Types
Pre-formed trays

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact,portable
Mounting
Castor mounted
Changeover time
Five-minute tool changeover
Table type
Two-station,rotary-table
Seal system
Eseal® energy efficient electric seal
Construction
Hygienic,food industry approved
Wash-down protection
Yes

Custom Options


Seal type
Atmospheric,MAP,Vacuum Gas,Skin,Skin Plus,Skin Deep
Portability
Fully portable and castor mounted
Tool upgrade compatibility
Compatible with larger Proseal GT0e in-line machine
Peripheral integration
De-nesters,fillers,multi-head weighers,laser coders,labelers
Seal system
Eseal® energy efficient electric seal system